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W494 RBD

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,148 mi
Last recorded111,148 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 RBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 111,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 111,148 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 107,811 miles

slight play in steering colum top mounting

Pass 14 Feb 2008 104,320 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 104,320 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 100,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

power steering rack has a knock in it

Pass 28 Feb 2006 94,839 miles

Has the cambelt been changed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front pads look low

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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W494 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W494 RBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W494 RBD registered?

W494 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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